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News for faculty and staffSeptember 23, 2009IN THE SPOTLIGHT: GREEN WEEKToday: Energy DayWade Utility Plant plays part in sustainability effort
The West Lafayette campus saves on energy costs and environmental impact by operating its own combined heat and power utility plant. It's much cheaper than buying all of the University's electricity from the utility grid due to the plant's ability to co-generate electricity at the same time it creates steam for heating and cooling. More GREEN WEEK ACTIVITIESFEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESHealthy options remain after vending machine switchUniversity Food Stores recently changed vendors and programs, but healthier snack options will still be available in campus vending machines. More Flu vaccinations available for Purdue students, faculty, staffVaccine for the seasonal flu will be available for Purdue students beginning Friday (Sept. 25). Vaccinations for faculty, staff and graduate staff will be available at eight different times beginning Oct. 9. More RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSSoybean oil blend works well as fuel for home furnacesA blend of degummed soybean oil and No. 2 fuel oil can be used as an alternative heating fuel and reduce sulfur emissions, according to a Purdue scientist. MoreNew findings could help hybrid, electric cars keep their coolUnderstanding precisely how fluid boils in tiny "microchannels" has led to formulas and models that will help engineers design systems to cool high-power electronics in electric and hybrid cars, aircraft, computers and other devices. MoreGENERAL NEWSStudent diagnosed with bacterial meningitisAn undergraduate student has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, Purdue health officials announced Tuesday (Sept. 22). MorePurdue, Lafayette schools to host visiting teachers from 10 countriesSecondary teachers from 10 countries will arrive at Purdue on Thursday (Sept. 24) to begin a six-week Teaching Excellence and Achievement program. MoreChao Center donates medications to combat multidrug-resistant tuberculosisThe Chao Center for Industrial Pharmacy & Contract Manufacturing officials announced Tuesday (Sept. 22) that they will donate about 1,800 bottles of a medication to help fight multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) to Cambodia and Ethiopia. The Chao Center is based in the Purdue Research Park. More PURDUE SPORTSPurdue Calumet honors Gene KeadyPurdue Calumet athletic director Bob Bunnell recognized former Purdue men's basketball coach Gene Keady as the school's inaugural honorary Peregrine during a recent benefit for the PUC basketball programs. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSToday's eventsHere is a list of events happening Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the West Lafayette campus. More Events this weekHere is a list of events happening Sept. 21-27 at the West Lafayette campus. MoreBreast Cancer Awareness Day to feature two eventsA renowned researcher's lecture will highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Day at Purdue along with an event featuring three Indiana women involved in fighting the disease. More How to submit items to Purdue Today Sign up for Purdue Today: https://lists.purdue.edu/mailman/listinfo/ptnews Problems? Purdue Today: (765) 494-9573; purduetoday@purdue.edu |
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